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AWS Educate - Free Cloud Computing Training & Labs

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AWS Educate offers free, self-paced cloud computing training and hands-on labs on real AWS services. It's open to any learner aged 13 and older with just an email address.

How to claim it

  1. Open the offer. Visit aws.amazon.com/education/awseducate and click 'Sign in to AWS Educate'
  2. Register with your email. Create an AWS Educate account using any email address. No credit card, and no school email, is required
  3. Access your dashboard. Sign in to your AWS Educate dashboard to browse the labs and training catalog
  4. Start building. Work through free hands-on labs and self-paced courses to build practical cloud skills

Who's eligible

Who can get the AWS Educate - Free Cloud Computing Training & Labs student discount?
Open to any individual aged 13 or older, regardless of education status, technical background, or career stage. AWS Educate is aimed at pre-professional learners building cloud skills, and does not require enrollment at an accredited institution.
How long does AWS Educate - Free Cloud Computing Training & Labs student access last?
AWS Educate is offered as ongoing free access to training and hands-on labs. AWS does not currently document a fixed membership length, expiration date, or annual renewal requirement.
Is the AWS Educate - Free Cloud Computing Training & Labs student discount available worldwide?
Available to learners around the world. AWS Educate lists no country restrictions on its official page.

What's included

AWS Educate is Amazon's free cloud learning program. Anyone aged 13 or older can register with just an email address and get hands-on experience with real AWS services through free interactive labs and self-paced courses built by AWS experts. It's a low-friction way to build in-demand cloud skills, and learners 18 and older can also use the AWS Educate job board to find cloud roles and internships. Note that the older student credit grants (once $35 to $100 in AWS credits) are no longer part of the program.

  • Free Hands-On LabsPractice cloud skills in real time with free interactive labs that let you work directly in an AWS environment.
  • Self-Paced TrainingAccess an extensive library of free cloud computing courses and learning content developed by AWS experts, designed for beginners.
  • Job Board AccessLearners 18 and older can use the AWS Educate job board to search and apply for cloud jobs and internships.
  • Emerging Talent CommunityJoin AWS's community for early-career learners to find events, resources, and career-building opportunities.
  • No Credit Card RequiredSign up and access training resources without providing any payment information.

Fine print & gotchas

  • No free AWS credits anymore. The old $35 to $100 student credit grants are gone. AWS Educate now offers free training and labs, not spending credits.
  • Not a discount on AWS bills. This is free learning content. Normal AWS services outside the program are still pay-as-you-go.
  • Job board needs you to be 18+, even though registration opens at age 13.
  • No fixed duration documented. AWS presents this as ongoing free access, and the program's scope has changed before.

Common questions

Does AWS Educate give free AWS credits?
Not anymore. The current official AWS Educate page describes free training and hands-on labs only. The older $35 to $100 student credit grants are no longer offered, and a February 2023 update also ended grants to institutions and educators.
Do I need a credit card to sign up?
No. AWS Educate lets you register with just an email address, and no payment method is required.
Do I need a .edu email or to be a student?
No. AWS Educate is open to any individual aged 13 or older, regardless of whether you're enrolled in school. The current page says you can register with 'just an email address.'
How long does access last?
AWS does not document a fixed access period. The program is offered as ongoing free access to training and labs, and terms can change.
What age do I need to be to join?
You can register from age 13. The job board feature requires you to be 18 or older.
What's the difference between AWS Educate and AWS Academy?
AWS Educate focuses on pre-professional learners with free self-paced training and labs. AWS Academy is designed for educators and institutions to teach a cloud curriculum in formal classroom settings.

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